Intelligence
What seafood preservation techniques best minimize food waste?
A new study outlines innovative seafood preservation methods that could reduce food waste and costs in the seafood processing industry.
Intelligence
Want to learn how to grow queen conch in the Caribbean? Start online
A free online training program, eConch, helps Caribbean communities learn to conserve and culture the endangered queen conch.
Fisheries
DFO and First Nations to pool data to inform commercial lobster fishing decisions in Gaspé
Collected data will be used to assess if stocks in Gaspé can support more commercial lobster fishing while ensuring conservation.
Intelligence
FAO: Aquaculture officially overtakes fisheries in global seafood production
Biennial FAO report, The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2024, says aquaculture production exceeded fisheries for the first time in 2022.
Fisheries
Study: Ocean warming is driving wild Pacific salmon into Canadian Arctic
Ocean warming is increasing Pacific salmon in the Canadian Arctic, indicating that climate change is expanding their habitat.
Health & Welfare
Ace Aquatec and Shrimp Welfare Project team up to promote humane stunning
Ace Aquatec and the Shrimp Welfare Project working together to improve shrimp welfare through humane stunning methods.
Responsibility
Seaweed farming collaboration a first for Scottish Sea Farms
Scottish Sea Farms is involved in a collaborative salmon and seaweed farming initiative in Loch Spelve to boost the marine environment.
Fisheries
FishChoice adds octopus to list of curated seafood options
FishChoice’s addition of octopus reflects the rising demand for sustainable seafood and industry efforts to manage fisheries responsibly.
Aquafeeds
Consumers skeptical of insect and algae in salmon feed, study finds
Nofima research reveals consumer reservations about insect and algae-based salmon feed, emphasizing the need for greater awareness.
Fisheries
IOTC adopts ‘ambitious and stringent’ management framework for drifting FADs
IOTC resolution bans the use of fully non-biodegradable drifting fish aggregating devices and takes other fishery management measures.
Health & Welfare
Biotech researchers say rapid test detects seafood pathogen Vibrio in just 30 minutes
Researchers say a rapid test for Vibrio parahaemolyticus in seafood offers a quick, low-cost solution to prevent foodborne illness.
Intelligence
Study shows consumers value animal welfare over sustainability when buying meat and dairy
Consumers value animal welfare over sustainability, highlighting the need for labeling strategies to target consumer preferences.
Fisheries
Key fisheries performance declines for sixth year, industry urged to act
The SFP 2023 Reduction Report shows a continued drop in fisheries performance, highlighting the need for improved fisheries management.
Fisheries
How can population genomics help prevent overfishing?
A new five-step plan explains how fisheries can use population genomics to reveal key details, like fish spawning and migration.
Responsibility
Consortium calls for increased equity in ocean conservation and climate action plans
Equity in ocean conservation and climate strategies is crucial for achieving global sustainability goals, experts say.
Intelligence
Dr. John Rogers, SAIC academic board member, remembered
The Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre confirmed the recent passing of Dr. John Rogers, a member of the SAIC academic board.